Dentists
I. JOB SUMMARY
Main Topic: Human Geography
Secondary Topic: Environment and Society
Overview:
Geographers at work: Human geographers, medical geographers, health geographers
Recommended College Courses: Human geography, World Geography, Location Analysis, Geography of Health, Environmental Geography
Skills:
Occupation Group: Healthcare
Learn more about Dentists from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dentists.htm
II. POWERFUL GEOGRAPHIC KNOWLEDGE

Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. Dental assistants provide patient care, take x rays, keep records, and schedule appointments. Dental hygienists examine patients for signs of oral diseases, such as gingivitis, and provide preventive care, including oral hygiene.